Jun 1, 2018 | Hiking & Camping, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Shopping, Sports, Winston-Salem
Academy Sports + Outdoors Winston-Salem Grand Opening June 23rd & 24th 3467 Burke Mill Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Come out and help Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrate their newest North Carolina location. Gift card giveaways, vendors on-site, and fun for the...
May 5, 2018 | Health, High Point, Kernersville, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Darlene Haskins With summer approaching, knowing how to keep kids safe in and around water is essential for parents and caregivers. We like to believe the unthinkable could never happen on our watch, but the staggering statistics show that drowning...
May 6, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ryan Leigh Runyon Several years ago, some friends introduced me to geocaching. I’d read about it before, but hadn’t experienced it until they invited me to join them on a hunt. My oldest child went along, too, and we both had a great time. I was eager...
Apr 28, 2017 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Emery B. As the school year draws to a close each May, one of our family’s favorite things is the opening of the pool, which to us marks the official start of summer. What started as a summertime tradition when we joined Westwood Swim and Tennis Club...
Apr 4, 2017 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing If you have decided to stay in town for Spring Break this year and are looking for fun family ideas, have no fear! Today’s blog will give you ideas for quick day-trips as well as ideas for fun right here in the Triad. Feel free to comment below...
Mar 18, 2017 | Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Sponsored by Forsyth Creek Week It’s jokingly referred to as “Nature Deficit Disorder” — the propensity for kids to spend all their time indoors, often with their eyeballs glued to a screen. But it’s no joking matter: A host of studies over the past 20 years...
Oct 14, 2016 | Burlington, Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger For those of us living anywhere between Winston-Salem and Kernersville, a trip to Burlington City Park makes a fantastic day trip for the kids. And for lots of you living in Greensboro, I wouldn’t necessarily call this a day trip, but would highly...
Sep 10, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Crawford As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls...
Aug 29, 2016 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Kristi M. Signing my young son up for Cub Scouts was a no-brainer. We were well aware of the benefits, since my husband grew up in a scouting family. Scouting has an enormous positive impact on the lives of boys, without a huge time commitment from...
Jul 9, 2016 | Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By Katie Moosbrugger Cabin fever is one thing we don’t handle well as a family. As much as we love to explore around our own town, we are always seeking an adventure elsewhere. One of our favorite things to do as a family is to go on a hike. We are, by no means,...
Jul 8, 2016 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Jen Corbin Are you looking to do something different with the family this summer? Or are you already thinking about a fall getaway before the temperatures drop? Well, I have a place for you in my home state of West Virginia. Yes, I said a weekend...
Apr 13, 2016 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger With spring in the air, I hauled my kids off to a place they haven’t seen in a long, long time: a playground. The Triad is full of so many wonderful parks, but for my 9 and 12-year-olds, playground play is a rarity anymore. Shame on me for...
Mar 18, 2016 | Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Sponsored by Forsyth Creek Week Checking for crawfish, rooting for your entry in the rubber duck regatta, learning how to catch a fish. Forsyth Creek Week, returning April 2 – 10, offers all these family-friendly opportunities and more to celebrate and enjoy our...
Oct 14, 2015 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
The attraction operates Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm-6:00pm with the ticket booth closing at 5:00pm each day. General Admission is $12.95 and the Adventure Pass is $20. Kersey Valley’s Maize Adventure offers an interactive cornfield maze, gem panning,...
Sep 5, 2015 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
The attraction operates Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm-6:00pm with the ticket booth closing at 5:00pm each day. Kersey Valley’s Maize Adventure offers an interactive cornfield maze, gem panning, bungee trampoline jumpers, rock climbing wall, giant...
Aug 11, 2015 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing It’s the perfect time of year to consider this day trip idea to Hebron Rock Colony. This is a favorite spot of mine in the NC mountains between Boone and Blowing Rock. I recommend this specific hike for families with kids ages...
Jun 13, 2015 | Health, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Kaitlin Gardner, author of the blog An Apple Per Day I freely admit I have always loved being around the water. Spending time at the pool with my friends was one of my favorite summer activities growing up. I want my own children to have that same...
May 21, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Shopping
By Rachel Hoeing When it comes to Monday mornings, I usually roll my eyes and murmur, “Back to the grind.” But this past Monday morning I jumped out of bed, looked at the sun outside and smiled that the weather had cooperated. THIS Monday morning was going...
Apr 30, 2015 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Linnea Cauble Her quiet giggles as she carried out her masterful plan to win the egg and spoon contest quickly turned into roaring laughter as everyone at summer camp took notice of Jada. She and her trusty steed Sugar were poised, ready to begin and win the race!...
Apr 23, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Kelly Hines I am terrified by all sorts of random things. Mice. The inside of the garbage disposal. Segways. Especially Segways. So when an opportunity arose for the TMoM team to take a Segway tour of Winston-Salem with Triad ECO Adventures, I didn’t exactly jump...
Feb 26, 2015 | -, Camps, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Anitra Fulton, Program Director Swim Fanatics Swim Club Are you dreaming of a summer camp experience that your toddler and school age child can enjoy together? This is a reality when joining Swim Fanatics Swim Club’s summer camp over the summer! SFSC has been a...
Jan 29, 2015 | -, Camps, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Hot Topics, Middle School, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Jen de Ridder, Senior Program Director YMCA Camp Hanes Friday evenings at YMCA Camp Hanes we host a closing picnic and ceremony for our families. We serve a tasty dinner, show a slide show and spend time sharing stories from the week. Some of our families are there...
Dec 27, 2014 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
We all know planning a memorable New Years Eve can be tough, especially with kids! If you and your significant other are without “adult” plans this year you might want to consider ringing in the New Year with some of these kid-friendly ideas listed below....
Oct 13, 2014 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Non Profits, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Karen Grossman The starting line is abuzz. Energy surges upward from the soles of bouncy feet, mouths curl into anxious grins, and conversation flows with excitement. The kids behind the line know what to do. They run. They remember to pace, not to...
Sep 27, 2014 | Day Trips, Hiking & Camping, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger April Caudle Want to take your family camping but aren’t sure where to go or what to bring? You like the idea of “getting away” to camp but aren’t excited about pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground? How about a fun and...
Sep 19, 2014 | -, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kevin Redding September is one of the finest times of year to be outdoors. The nights are cool and days are crisp. Leaves are giving their first hint of the upcoming color show. Wildlife is active during daylight hours. This year there is another good...
Aug 31, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Two brand new directories, a fun musical event, and two awesome DEALS just for you! In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Rodan + Fields ~ Midtown Market ~ Arts & Enrichment Directory ~ Sports Directory ~ Summer at the Blackmon...
Jun 7, 2014 | Day Trips, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In case you are new to TMoM, you may not realize that we have an entire category on our website dedicated to Day Trips. These are destinations that are less than a few hours drive from most Triad areas. Our goal is to give you a great...
Jun 5, 2014 | Camps, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Sports
Sponsored by the YMCA of Northwest NC Lifelong memories between fathers and their children are some of life’s most meaningful experiences. The YMCA Adventure Guides and Princesses program helps to foster the father/child relationship. Today, we want to share the...
May 18, 2014 | -, Food & Nutrition, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Restaurants, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Lots of GREAT information in today’s Sunday Spotlight. In a nutshell, you will find: ~ Special first-time user discount from Mosquito Authority ~ Open House happening TODAY at Bricks4Kids in Greensboro ~ Fun and FREE events...
